Responsible for overseeing and managing various elements of large-scale projects from planning through execution
Work in a collaborative manner with all Wasserman account teams to ensure flawless project delivery against the client’s objectives and agreed budget
Manage vendor relationships with audio, lighting, staging, fabrication, graphics, digital technology, venues, labor, and other project executional vendor partnerships as necessary to ensure that all agency suppliers meet Wasserman standards of sustainability, ethical purchasing, diversity, quality control and pricing structure
Regular communication with agency team and client team regarding roles and responsibilities, budget, schedules, and project status
Develop, manage and reconcile project budgets of $1M+, responsible for ensuring that projects are correctly budgeted for and meet expected financial targets
Develop production schedules, run of shows, and enforce deliverable dates key to program success
Responsible for building and maintaining effective client relationships, ensuring that all client needs are addressed in a timely fashion throughout the duration of projects
Manage and develop the relationships with Wasserman trusted suppliers and third parties, throughout the duration of the project
Manage the working team across a client account, providing guidance and leadership, communicating a vision, and challenging the team to achieve goals
Create a positive, collaborative, teamwork environment based on the company culture and values
Promote our team environment and provides work direction and guidance including coaching, professional development and training; guides team on deliverables, and establishes best practices with project management
Cultivate account-specific collaboration and has awareness of nuances within individual account teams and continually guides and evolves team process, serving as a trusted resource on integrated teams
Contribute to business development efforts for new revenue opportunities with existing clients and potential clients
Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
4 – 7 years relevant / increasing operations experience (preferably in the experiential, sports or entertainment field)
Ability to remain calm under pressure, work on multiple projects simultaneously and achieve deadlines
Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the experiential landscape and proven ability to deliver projects from the ground up
Confidence to present and communicate with senior clients as well as the ability to independently craft complex, nuanced written communications for internal and external outreach
Capable of navigating tough issues and influencing those involved toward a desired outcome
Must be comfortable working as an integral part of a team environment